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Writing On The Sly, Nathaniel Rich's Secret Debut
It took over five years for Nathaniel Rich to finish his first novel — maybe because he was writing The Mayor's Tongue secretly, first as a college student, and then while writing film criticism during the day.
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The owner of the Boise firm XpressFlex used flex-spending money to fund the legal battles of its sister firm
Big budget votes ahead for last week of Idaho Legislature
Idaho's meth war is shifting from homes to highways now that the drug can be made more cheaply in Mexico or border states
A documentary chronicles the fight to honor a hometown Coeur d'Alene flying ace
'The Comforts of Home' exhibit at the Idaho State Historical Museum features art and crafts from local refugees.
First day of spring sees typically temperate temps
Ask Tim: Why is the Greenbelt closed at night?
Chilean Children Suffer From Quake's Mental Shocks
The Chilean capital, Santiago, withstood last month's 8.8 magnitude earthquake remarkably well. But mental health experts say the earthquake and the powerful aftershocks that followed it are having strong psychological effects, particularly on children.
Homeowners, A Shortcut To Short Sales Is Coming
Spring is the peak time for home sales, and, as the season begins, the federal government is launching a program to help the real estate market bloom again. Starting April 5, homeowners who qualify will get help selling their homes through a short-sale process rather than having to face foreclosure.
Northern Iowa Shocks No. 1 Kansas In NCAA Play
The mightiest has fallen as play continues in the second round of the men's basketball tournament. Northern Iowa led for all but 47 seconds in taking down the powerful Jayhawks, 67-65. In another surprise, No. 10 seed St. Mary's beat Villanova.
Cautious Celebration As Red River Levee Holds
Volunteers have placed more than a million sandbags around Fargo, N.D., and city officials say they think they've done enough to prevent major flooding. The Red River is expected to crest Sunday at 19 feet above flood stage — lower than earlier predictions.
Combat Vet Says Gender Bias Led To Untreated PTSD
According to recent VA statistics, PTSD and depression are the top disability claims among America's female veterans. But many have trouble proving they saw combat — a key to being treated for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. One decorated war veteran's story is emblematic of the struggle to get help.
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House Opts For Straight Vote On Health Bill
Democratic House leaders say they've got the votes to pass a landmark health-care overhaul Sunday. And they're confident enough of getting an overhaul done that they've agreed to set aside the controversial "deem and pass" strategy. Host Guy Raz checks in with NPR's Julie Rovner on the latest maneuvering on Capitol Hill.
How Americans Feel About Health Care Maneuvers
As the health care issue reaches a crescendo in Washington, Sarah Varney of member station KQED looks at how the debate is playing out across the rest of the nation.
Fallows On The News: Health Overhaul, Immigration
News analyst James Fallows of The Atlantic magazine talks with host Guy Raz about the big stories of the week, including the final push for a health care overhaul and what's likely to be the next big issue for Congress: immigration.
Three-Minute Fiction: And The Winner Is …
The clock on our Three-Minute Fiction contest is ticking. Stay tuned, and we'll reveal our latest winner on Sunday.
Democrats Say They Have Enough Health Bill Votes
House Democrats say they are confident they have the 216 votes they need to pass a history-making health overhaul package on Sunday. President Obama called on lawmakers to put aside politics and do what is right for the American people during a tumultuous day of deal-making.
Huge Sandstorm Burns The Sky Over Beijing
The strongest sandstorm so far this year hit the country's north, delaying some flights at Beijing's airport and prompting a dust warning for South Korea's capital. China's expanding deserts now cover one-third of the country because of deforestation, urban sprawl and drought.
Mom-And-Pop Site Busts The Web's Biggest Myths
You'd think it would take an army to truth-squad the rapid-fire rumors of the World Wide Web. But at Snopes.com, that task falls to husband-and-wife myth debunkers David and Barbara Mikkelson.
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